| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $181.71 | 8.652% | $197.4315 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.63 | 12.564% | $249.4756 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.86 | 6.200% | $128.3533 | $128.35 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.36 | 12.744% | $46.6309 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.89 | 12.188% | $272.4934 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.95 | 13.844% | $118.3408 | $118.34 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.52 | 11.828% | $131.4203 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.92 | $1,144.1458 | $1,144.14 | $1,144.20 | $1,144.10 | |